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Date Posted:

2025-10-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE

, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​

Security Clearance:

Secret - Current

Ready to guide software teams in developing Open System Architectures?

We’re seeking a dynamic Software Programs Chief to lead across multiple software programs in our Open Systems Architecture business profile at Collins. This is your opportunity to lead cutting-edge work in areas like communications, platform software, mission processing and cryptographic software alongside top engineers in software, hardware, FPGA, and systems design.

As the Software Programs Chief, you’ll guide high-performing software teams responsible for developing open systems solutions. You’ll have a critical voice from program execution across programs to ensuring software development best practices — ensuring technical excellence while managing cost and schedule.

If you're passionate about software development, leading innovative efforts, and solving complex technical challenges, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do

+ Oversee and guide software program teams across multiple projects to ensure project alignment with technical, budgetary, and schedule objectives.

+ Manage resources effectively, drive project milestones, and address technical and operational challenges.

+ Foster a positive team culture by celebrating successes and encouraging collaboration

+ Report on and assist in resolving technical and operation challenges

+ Act as the key point of contact between engineering teams and stakeholders such as program management, customers, and cross-functional teams.

+ Develop and implement best practices across Open Systems Software programs and teams to enhance efficiency and performance

+ Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing across teams

+ Ensure compliance with Collins standards, processes, and industry best practices in software development.

+ Mentor software engineers through various phases of the software development lifecycle

+ Review development artifacts to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with each programs’ objectives.

+ Provide input and guidance on the technical direction of software efforts.

Qualifications You Must Have

+ Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience

+ Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including Agile

+ Minimum of 5+ years experience leading engineering teams, including mentoring, task delegation, and cross-functional collaboration in a technical development environment.

+ Minimum of 5+ years experience in program execution, including bidding, project planning, Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk and opportunity management.

+ Experienced with embedded software development

+ Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to serve as a liaison between technical teams and external stakeholders.

+ Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to address technical and operational challenges effectively.

+ Experience with systems engineering principles and open systems architecture.

+ Experience managing large programs

+ Experience working with communication systems.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

+ Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

+ Tuition reimbursement program

+ Student Loan Repayment Program

+ Life insurance and disability coverage

+ Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

+ Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

+ Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

+ Adoption Assistance

+ Autism Benefit

+ Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

+ Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

+ Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

+ Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

+ Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

+ Eligible for relocation

+ And more!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

**Onsite:** Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

_As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote._

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

_RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act._

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